GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

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WordMeaning
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
brochurepamphlet
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor